leathering
Taking a strap to
Leathering is a severe beating or thrashing: Dad gave him a proper leathering for breaking the window.
The word evokes striking with a leather belt or strap, though it applies to any harsh physical punishment.
Primarily British and somewhat old-fashioned.
Leathering can also mean applying leather to something, or in tanning, the process of working hides.
Conceal or pelt
- tanninPlant-derived astringent compound
- chromiumElement twenty-four
- oak barkOuter layer of hardwood
- drumStruck percussion cylinder
vat · pelt · skin · currying · pickling · liming · degreasing · soaking
Cereal plant's harvest unit
- patinaSurface film from aging
- suedeBuffed leather underside
- nubuckSanded cowhide with nap
- anilineAmino-benzene compound
pigmented · buffing · polishing · matte · glossy · sheen · distressed · antiquing
Industrial machinery preparation
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- embossingRaising designs from surfaces
- burnishingSmoothing by friction
skiving · beveling · edging · dyeing · punching · sewing · thonging · braiding
Repeated striking or pulsing
- thrashingDecisive, lopsided defeat
- whippingRepeated striking blows
- floggingBeating as punishment
- beltStrap securing trousers
strap · hiding · walloping · licking · drubbing · spanking · discipline · chastisement
Shoe repair artisan
- saddlerHorse equipment craftsman
- shoemakerFootwear craftsperson
- craftspersonSkilled manual worker
- upholstererFurniture padding professional
glover · bespoke · handmade · workshop · apprentice · master craftsman · artisanal · guild
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
- ruggedTough and uneven
wear-resistant · weatherproof · supple · flexible · resilient · patinated · broken-in · aged
hide
Conceal or pelt
drum · vat · pelt · skin · currying · pickling · liming · degreasing · soaking · fleshing
grain
Cereal plant's harvest unit
aniline · pigmented · buffing · polishing · matte · glossy · sheen · distressed · antiquing · pebbled
tooling
Industrial machinery preparation
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- embossingRaising designs from surfaces
burnishing · skiving · beveling · edging · dyeing · punching · sewing · thonging · braiding · lacing
beating
Repeated striking or pulsing
belt · strap · hiding · walloping · licking · drubbing · spanking · discipline · chastisement
cobbler
Shoe repair artisan
- saddlerHorse equipment craftsman
- shoemakerFootwear craftsperson
- craftspersonSkilled manual worker
upholsterer · glover · bespoke · handmade · workshop · apprentice · master craftsman · artisanal · guild
hard-wearing
Resistant to damage
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- robustStrong and durable
rugged · wear-resistant · weatherproof · supple · flexible · resilient · patinated · broken-in · aged · seasoned
leatheringpraise
Expression of approval
encouragement · positive reinforcement · reward · commendation · understanding
leather, tanning, leathery, leathered, leathers, tanner, tannery, leatherette, leatherworker